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Managers are Good Leaders

A manager is considered as someone who is responsible for managing a group of persons in a firm or business, who also can control the resources and expenses. A manager also manages the execution of tasks, administrate and supervise direction of a group in an Organization. According to John Kotter it is a concept developed in last 100 years.

Whereas, a leader is considered as a person who makes decisions in the interest of the company that other people choose to follow or obey, a person who guides or inspires or motivates others. Is a person who influences a group of individuals to achieve a goal. According to John Kotter it is an age old concept.

These were definition of old times. Now it’s different. So what's the difference between a manager and a leader?

Unfortunately, some people believe that leaders are born and not developed. But, Given enough motivation, a desire to improve and a willingness to help their fellow man. Every person has the ability to become a leader. Now let us have a look at various function and objectives of a manager.

Manager

Main management functions of a manager are Controlling, Planning, Organizing and Directing. Ideal Characteristics of Managers are Creativity, Good judgment, Character, Courage, Positive Attitude and Administrative skills. Competencies and Skills that should be possessed by a manager are Technical, Interpersonal, Integrative and Imaginative.

Basic Principles of Management

Come in knowing current strategy, goals and challenges. Form hypothesis on operating priorities.

Balance intense focus on priorities with flexibility on implementation.

Decide about new organization architecture.

Build personal credibility and momentum

Earn right to transform entity.

Remember there is no “one” way to manage a transition

Core Tasks of a manager

Create Momentum

Master technologies of learning, visioning, and coalition building

Manage oneself

How to create Momentum

Learn and know about company, it's past and current financial performance and policies.

Securing early wins by taking up challenging tasks.

First, set short term goals and try to achieve it at any cost.

When achieved make a big deal out of it. Let people know that, you had something really good.